Joint Forces Operation: 2 ceasefire violations yesterday. In Luhansk region infiltration attempt foiled
The White House says President Joe Biden warned Ukraine's president Thursday that there is a "distinct possibility" Russia could take military action against Ukraine in February
The United Kingdom supports @USUN in calling for a meeting of the Security Council on Ukraine next week. The build up of Russian forces on Ukraine's border is a matter of crucial importance to international peace and security
1 year agoWH readout of Biden-Zelensky call:
President Zelensky: Had a long phone conversation with @POTUS. Discussed recent diplomatic efforts on de-escalation and agreed on joint actions for the future. Thanked President @JoeBiden for the ongoing military assistance. Possibilities for financial support to Ukraine were also discussed
1 year agoMeeting with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store of Norway, another item that was not previously listed on @POTUS schedule
"An incursion could be imminent" per @PentagonPresSec. "We'd like to see a deescalation. We'd like to see those [Russian] troops go back home" he adds, reiterating @DeptofDefense believes there's still a chance for diplomacy to prevail
[email protected], asked about criticism of US rhetoric & ordered departure of family members from Kyiv, responds: "I do not think us voicing our concerns regarding what Moscow may well have in store is bringing us any closer to conflict"
EUCOM commander Gen. Tod Wolters as a combatant commander "can move forces around interests at his own discretion," Kirby said, but "there is a constant dialogue between general Walters and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, as well as [SecDef Austin
US troops based in Europe have also been placed on alert for possible deployment to bolster NATO defenses - @PentagonPresSec
Josep Borrell Fontelles: Debriefed @DmytroKuleba in phone call on this week's Foreign Affairs Council and EU-US ministerial discussions. Conveyed continued and strong determination and unity in support for Ukraine. We work on more ways to assist Kyiv in facing wide scale of challenges and threats
US seeing "more accumulation of credible combat forces" in past 24 hours by Russia in areas surrounding Ukraine, including in Belarus, per @PentagonPresSec
"We still believe there is time & space for diplomacy" per @PentagonPresSec on Russia-Ukraine. But says lack of results is reason for additional/continued US support for Ukraine
MORE on US troops: those on heightened alert include elements of the 82nd Airborne, per @PentagonPresSec
US troops placed on heightened alert due to Russia-Ukraine situation based at Fort Bragg, Fort Carson, other bases to include medical support, aviation support, logistics support & combat ready units, per @PentagonPresSec. Kirby adds still NO deployment orders
US urges China to use 'influence' with Russia to discourage Ukraine invasion
Victoria Nuland @UnderSecStateP says Nord Stream 2 "will not move forward" if Russia invade Ukraine, which goes farther than what Germany has said publicly
1 year agoMilitary equipment at Maslovka station in Voronezh region
1 year agoTruck with missile containers filmed in Rostov-on-Don
Zelensky and Biden will have a telephone conversation today - Office of President. To discuss issues of security, escalation and providing Ukraine with additional assistance
Ukrainian peacekeepers targeted ADF - Allied Democratic Forces camp in Kivu
1 year ago"SHAME" is scrawled in spray paint on the sidewalk in front of the Belarusian embassy in D.C
1 year agoOfficial announcement of German chancellor's visit to DC to meet with Biden on Feb 7
Authorities in occupied parts of Luhansk region of Ukraine report death of one of their militiaman near Veselohorivka village
1 year agoMilitary convoy filmed in Sudzha, Kursk region
President of Turkey Erdogan will go to Ukraine on February 3 and meet with President Zelensky
Commander of National Guard of Ukraine general-colonel Mykola Balan has resigned
1 year agoPolish Sejm has adopted resolution on solidarity with Ukraine
US Navy P8 Poseidon AE6898 and French Navy Breguet Atlantique ATL 2 FNY5627 keeping an eye on the Russian Flotilla en route to the Black Sea
Ukraine's parliament has just ratified a deal with Great Britain to get a 1.7 billion pound sterling loan to get warships and naval infrastructure
Foreign Minister Ivan Korcok confirmed that NATO is considering the possible deployment of reinforcements in Slovakia. No decision has been made yet. Sky News reported on Thursday that 1,000 troops could be sent to Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary and Slovakia. (Source: TASR)
Military tensions in Europe will decrease if NATO withdraws its forces from Eastern European countries - Russian Foreign Ministry
1 year ago3 reconnaissance aircraft (2 US and 1 UK) are currently observing the Crimean and southern Russian coast
Russian Foreign Ministry: It is unacceptable to think of the possibility of a war between Russia and Ukraine
1 year agoAnother video of a convoy heading towards Crimea
The Russian Foreign Ministry: The talks in Paris on Ukraine crisis ended without any result
FM of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba: We had seen the written response of the U.S. before it was handed over to Russia. No objections on the Ukrainian side. Important that the U.S. remains in close contact with Ukraine before and after all contacts with Russia. No decisions on Ukraine without Ukraine. Golden rule
Ukrainian Parliament voted to expand the list of weapons that Territorial Defense Forces will receive
1 year agoUS Army C-12U-3 Huron DUKE36 tracking over Ukraine
1 year ago[email protected] spoke with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi about Russia, per @StateDeptSpox. Blinken "underscored the global security and economic risks posed by further Russian aggression against Ukraine and conveyed that de-escalation and diplomacy are the responsible way forward"
1 year agoUkranian UAV mode S 50FFEB 96271 C/S orbiting near Transnistria
Su-34 bombers of the aviation squadron of the Western Military District (ZVO) worked out combat training tasks over the Voronezh region in bad weather conditions
Germany working on "strong package of sanctions" for Russia if it invades Ukraine, covering aspects "including Nord Stream 2" pipeline: foreign minister
1 year agoJanLipavsky: I met @jensstoltenberg to reiterate that Czech Republic puts great emphasis on the Alliance and transatlantic relations. We are ready to meet our @NATO commitments, including on defense spending. We agreed on support for Ukraine and the unacceptability of the Russian demands.
1 year agoUSAF VIP C40C SPAR18 descending for Kyiv Ukraine, US bipartisan congressional delegation
There is no positive response in the US reply on security assurances on the main issue of the NATO expansion, - Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov
Lavrov: the content of the US response on security guarantees allows us to count on a serious conversation, but on secondary topics
Lavrov: the content of the US reply on security guarantees will be publicly known soon
1 year agoBelarusian MoD has published a legend of the exercises with Russia. "The imperialist predators" of Neris, Pomoria, Klopiya(Bedbugia) and Dneprovia will attack the Republic of Polesie in order to change its political leadership and destroy its Union State with the mighty Northern Federation
1 year agoSuspect in murder of 5 servicemen in Dnipro city detained
Joint Forces Operation: No ceasefire violation yesterday
5 dead, 5 wounded as serviceman of National Guard opened fire at Yuzhmash plant. Suspect is on the loose, armed with long rifle. National Guard in region put on high alert, police operation ongoing
1 year agoNational Guard serviceman shot dead 5 fellow servicemen at Yuzhmash plant in Dnipro city. Police operation to capture the suspect ongoing
1 year agoSecDef: I spoke today with Polish Defense Minister @mblaszczak about Russia's military buildup around Ukraine. Our continuing close security relationship with Poland is critical to deterrence along @NATO's Eastern Flank.
1 year agoF-16s aerial activity over Estonia
1 year agoHead of office of President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak at press-conference says audit of Minsk agreements, Normandy Four agreements were made. Confirmed unconditional ceasefire. Confirmed different interpretation of Minsk agreement between Russia and Ukraine
Turkish President Erdoğan on Russia-Ukraine tension: If they wish, we can bring the two leaders together in our country and pave the way for the re-establishment of an environment of peace
Putin's deputy Kozak: next meeting of "Normandy Four" in 2 weeks in Berlin. Main issue - different interpretation of Minsk agreements, but all parties unconditionally agreed on ceasefire
